DES MOINES – Licensed daycare providers and in-home daycare providers have various requirements to operate in the state of Iowa.
According to the Iowa Department of Human Services, a licensed daycare center must have workers who have a combination of experience and education. There are also certain exit, space, and quiet area requirements for a center.
In-home daycare providers have to meet certain requirements as well. Professional development training is required at a minimum of six hours for each employee. There is also annual monitoring through DHS for the daycare, as well as an inspection visit before the daycare is approved.
